Review of Lifeboat (1944) by Bryan I — 16 Nov 2007

Whoa. This one left both Becky and I speechless when we were done. It's not for the timid.

This review of Lifeboat (1944) was written by Bryan I on 16 Nov 2007.

Lifeboat has generally received very positive reviews.

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